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Where Congress stands on gun policy

The question: “What should federal firearms policy be?”

Below, 526 of 586 current senators, representatives, governors, and the President are placed on one of these answers, based on their votes, the bills they sponsored, and their official actions. The other 60 don't have a clear enough record on this issue, so we don't guess.

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Everyone listed has a clear record on this issue unless marked some evidence.

  1. Expand firearm rights nationally (concealed carry reciprocity, reduced federal restrictions)

    269 officeholders

    264 Republicans · 4 Democrats · 1 Independent

  4. Restrict semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines; broader background checks

    230 officeholders

    228 Democrats · 1 Independent · 1 Republican

  5. Comprehensive federal firearm restrictions including bans and registration

    20 officeholders

    19 Democrats · 1 Independent

Officeholders with thin or no evidence on this issue aren't listed. How we place each person.

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